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StarTAC 3000 Cellular Subscriber Sector The World’s Leading Cellular Telephone Manufacturer Service Manual Level III...
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StarTAC 3000 Table 1: General Function Specification Alternate Channel De-sense Protection -60 db @ +60 kHz Table 2: Environmental Function Specification Temperature Range Operational C to +60 C (-22 F to +140 Storage C to +85 C (-67 F to +185...
Support Centers offer some of the finest types of equipment. It is intended primarily repair capabilities available to Motorola to support basic servicing, which consists Subscriber equipment users. The Cellular primarily of mechanical repairs and circuit Subscriber Support Centers are able to board replacement.
StarTAC 3000 General Safety Information DO NOT operate this equipment near elec- trical blasting caps or in an explosive atmo- sphere. Mobile telephones are under certain conditions capable of interfering with Portable Operation blasting operations. When in the vicinity of...
StarTAC 3000 frequency error, using the received signal as The SNAP IC compares the Power Detect the frequency reference. The logic section voltage to a reference voltage and sends a monitors the Frequency Error signal and Power Control signal back to the PA. The...
• PAC IC —A triple 8 bit DAC that controls the PA bias and internal charger • Internal Charger —The microprocessor is capable of reading a Motorola Li Ion battery with internal ROM to determine optimum charging conditions. If no ROM is detected, then the battery is charged as if it were a NiCd or NiMH battery.
Manual Test Mode Test Commands Each command consists of at least two digits entered from the telephone keypad with the entry terminated using the # key. If the command relates to a test function with multiple data displays, the * key is used to pause scanning data or to step through sequential test functions.
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StarTAC 3000 Table 3: Test Commands For Manual Test Mode Keypad Command Status Result Entry Description Display INIT Initialize the radio as follows: 1. Carrier = OFF 2. Power Level = 0 3. Receive Audio = MUTED 4. Transmit Audio = MUTED 5.
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Manual Test Mode Table 3: Test Commands For Manual Test Mode Keypad Command Status Result Entry Description Display NOTE: Entering commands 20# through 23# or 27# causes the transceiver to begin a counting sequence or continuous transmission as described below. The # key must be depressed to exit the command;...
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StarTAC 3000 Table 3: Test Commands For Manual Test Mode Keypad Command Status Result Entry Description Display 25A# SAT/DSAT ON Enable the transmission of SAT when A = SAT frequency or DSAT code. Wide call processing mode: SAT Freq. 5970 Hz...
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Manual Test Mode Table 3: Test Commands For Manual Test Mode Keypad Command Status Result Entry Description Display DTMFOFF De-activate DTMF tone. 35A# AUDIO-PATH Change the audio path to A, where A =: 0 = Hands free (selects input signal AUDIO IN @ J3- pin 8 and outputs audio signal AUDIO OUT/ON- OFF @ J3-pin 7;...
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StarTAC 3000 Table 3: Test Commands For Manual Test Mode Keypad Command Status Result Entry Description Display RCVVC Receive one voice channel word (wide mode only). When the word is received it is displayed in hex. This command will be complete when a voice channel word is received or when the # key is entered to abort the command.
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Manual Test Mode Table 3: Test Commands For Manual Test Mode Keypad Command Status Result Entry Description Display MODEL TYPE Read model type. Display three radio model bytes: hardware (model), flex (type), and factory. ID TRANSFER Reserved for Identity Transfer Procedure. 70# &...
StarTAC 3000 If a second phone number is to be Some models may be available with a User programmed, step 11 bit 6 must be set to 1. Mode Programming manual which This bit enables dual-NAM operation and describes the entry key sequences and the...
NAM Programming Test Mode NAM Programming Sequence Advances to the next programming step; also programs the NAM after the last programming step is entered. Clears the entered information and displays previously entered data for the current programming step. Exits the programming mode without programming the NAM. Table 5: Test Mode NAM Programming Sequence Factory Step...
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StarTAC 3000 Table 5: Test Mode NAM Programming Sequence Factory Step Description Default Systems group ID mark. Specifies how many bits of the system ID are compared during call processing. Assigned by system operator. 000000 Security code. A 6 digit number supplied by the user. This number is used by the user to access or change “security”...
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NAM Programming Table 5: Test Mode NAM Programming Sequence Factory Step Description Default 00000000 C OPTION BYTE The display for step 11 represents the status of eight options, C7 through C0. C7 (msb) is programmed first followed by C6-C0. Bits enter display on the right and scroll left. User Mode NAM Programming Disable (Bit C7).
StarTAC 3000 TX Power Out Test Check the FM deviation for the reading. Refer to the TX troubleshooting section for radios not within the pass specifications. Communications Analyzer Setup: HP8920 Screen: TX with dBm selected TX Audio Distortion Test TX Frequency: 834.99 MHz (ch. 333)
The 73# command is normally disabled. a. Depress the CLR button and Adjustment of Transmit Output Power is not recommended. Consult Motorola for enter another 2-digit number information about enabling the 73# Transmit Power Adjustment Procedure.
Testing and Adjustments 46#061010# Turns the display and backlight on. NOTE In order to enter hex digits A thru F, Maximum Deviation Adjust depress the SND button followed by: hex A NOTE hex B Before SAT, DSAT, DTMF, data, or micro- hex C phone deviations can be adjusted, the hex D...
StarTAC 3000 Step 13. Repeatedly depress the] key until Step 23. Enter 11816# to place the telephone the display shows the ’ prompt. on channel 816. Enter 72# and press the ] key four times to advance to Step 14. Enter 11211# to place the telephone step 04.
Testing and Adjustments Step 29. Enter 72# , use the ] button to toggle Step 34. Read the average deviation on the down to step 06 (left side of communications analyzer. display), and enter the step 05 hex value noted in step 26. If the reading is 1.4 kHz + 10% (corresponds to 2.0 kHz peak), Exit...
StarTAC 3000 DSAT Deviation Adjust Step 48. Enter 72# , use the ] button to toggle down to step 0A (left side of display), and use the volume Step 39. Enter 571# to place the phone in control or enter numbers from 00 to narrow channel test mode.
• Anti-Static Mat Kit (RPX-4307A); includes: damaging or stressing the housing and internal components. Motorola recommends — Anti-Static Mat 66-80387A959 the use of a properly grounded high imped- — Ground Cord 66-80387A989...
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StarTAC 3000 Antenna Removal Step 1. Turn off the telephone. Step 2. Press down on the battery’s tab and remove the battery from the housing. Step 3. Use the antenna tool to remove the antenna. Place the wide tip of the...
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Disassembly Opening Housing Step 1. With flat surface of tool facing up, insert housing opener at a 45º angle. Make sure you can see top of tool in seam. Step 2. Press push corner outwards with left thumb while right hand twists phone like a rag.
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StarTAC 3000 Step 4. Using plastic disassembly tool, slide the tool under the housing all the way to corner and lift housing off corner. Step 5. With flat surface of tool facing up, insert housing opener at a 45º angle. Make sure you can see top of tool in seam.
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Disassembly Board Removal Step 1. Open the flex connector and pull out the flex. Step 2. With your thumbs, pry the side tabs away from the board assembly to allow it to be easily removed. Starting at the top of the board, lift board...
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StarTAC 3000 Step 4. Lift and separate the display audio-logic board assembly from transceiver board. To disconnect display board from audio-logic board, open flex connector and remove flex. The keypad easily lifts out of the front housing. 6/29/98...
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Disassembly Flip Removal Step 1. Using the the pointed end of the plastic dissassembly tool, pry off the left side of the cover. Step 2. Using the point end of the plastic prying tool insert it on the right side of the locking tab.
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StarTAC 3000 Speaker/Vibrator Removal Step 1. Rest flip housing on a flat surface. Slip a dental pick between front housing and battery contacts. Pry up to unsnap front housing battery contacts. The speaker, vibrator, and flex should be exposed. 6/29/98...
Service Diagrams - Section B StarTAC 3000 Cellular Subscriber Group Service Diagrams service diagrams were carefully prepared to allow a Motorola certified tech- nician to easily troubleshoot cellular phone failures. Our professional staff provided directional labels, color coded traces, measurement values and other guidelines to help a technician troubleshoot a cellular phone with speed and accuracy.
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SERVICE TOOLS StarTAC 3000 Image Item/Part# Description Supplier Used for dissassembly of housings without damaging the Plastic Prying Tool Motorola, Inc. SLN7223A plastics This antenna removal tool Aftermarket offers the ability to attach a Accessories Antenna Removal Tool TORX handle for easier re-...